Buhach Colony lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Golden Valley, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Wednesday's game. The Thunder blew past the Cougars 9-3 on Wednesday. The game was the first time the Thunder have beaten the Cougars on their field since April 29, 2022.

Bennett Stoddard
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Buhach Colony got a massive performance out of Bennett Stoddard, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and one triple. Those five RBI gave Stoddard a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Jacob Medina, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Buhach Colony kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 5.5 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 matchups they've averaged 10.
Buhach Colony's win bumped their record up to 7-15-1. As for Golden Valley, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last ten contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-15 record this season.
Buhach Colony will host Atwater at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Golden Valley, they will take on Central Valley in a tournament on Thursday.
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